The Grand Hajj Symposium
Capability in Hajj and Contemporary Developments – 49th Session
Event Date
5 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH
Time
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
May God protect him
The great honor with which God has distinguished our country by serving the Two Holy Mosques, caring for the comfort of the Guests of Allah—pilgrims, performers of Umrah, and visitors—and providing them with the finest services, is a source of pride for us all. For its sake, we spare no effort in fulfilling the responsibility God has chosen us for, sensing the sanctity of this great duty. We praise God for granting us success in continuing this noble work since the era of the founder King Abdulaziz (may God have mercy on him), followed by this country under the leadership of his sons, the kings after him (may God have mercy on them). We continue and remain proud and honored to carry on this mission with the highest efficiency and finest dedication, God willing.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
May God protect him
The great honor with which God has distinguished our country by serving the Two Holy Mosques, caring for the comfort of the Guests of Allah—pilgrims, performers of Umrah, and visitors—and providing them with the finest services, is a source of pride for us all. For its sake, we spare no effort in fulfilling the responsibility God has chosen us for, sensing the sanctity of this great duty. We praise God for granting us success in continuing this noble work since the era of the founder King Abdulaziz (may God have mercy on him), followed by this country under the leadership of his sons, the kings after him (may God have mercy on them). We continue and remain proud and honored to carry on this mission with the highest efficiency and finest dedication, God willing.
His Royal Highness Prince
Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Crown Prince and Prime Minister – May God protect him
Stories of success always begin with a vision, and the most successful visions are those built on strengths. We trust and know that God Almighty has bestowed upon us a blessed homeland more precious than oil, for within it are the Two Holy Mosques, the purest places on earth and the Qiblah of more than a billion Muslims. This is our Arab and Islamic depth and our primary factor of success.
His Royal Highness Prince
Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Crown Prince and Prime Minister – May God protect him
Stories of success always begin with a vision, and the most successful visions are those built on strengths. We trust and know that God Almighty has bestowed upon us a blessed homeland more precious than oil, for within it are the Two Holy Mosques, the purest places on earth and the Qiblah of more than a billion Muslims. This is our Arab and Islamic depth and our primary factor of success.
Knowledge Communication Platform
For more than four decades, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has been organizing the Grand Hajj Symposium annually during the Hajj season, with the participation of elite scholars and thinkers from the Islamic world. This affirms that the concept of Hajj is not limited to being a religious ritual, but is also a scientific and intellectual forum that contributes to strengthening bonds of acquaintance and communication among Muslims from different countries of the world, and enhances the cognitive and integrative dimension of this blessed obligation.
Our Vision
To make the Grand Hajj Symposium the leading platform for intellectual leadership and the exchange of high-quality knowledge, and to enhance deeper understanding and appreciation of the religious, social, and cultural dimensions of Hajj rituals.
Objectives
- The Two Holy Mosques
- Highlighting the cultural and civilizational role undertaken by the Kingdom in serving Hajj and pilgrims
- Establishing the principle of calm intellectual dialogue on issues of the Islamic nation during the Hajj season
- Laying the foundations for unified collective action among the people of the Islamic world in responding to misconceptions surrounding creed, the nation, and culture
- Constructive scientific communication with institutions, scientific forums, and specialized researchers in most countries of the world
Symposium Journey
The Grand Hajj Symposium has been launched for more than four decades to serve as a knowledge platform enabling jurists, scholars, and interested parties to study and discuss issues related to Hajj and pilgrims, and matters concerning the Islamic community and Muslims worldwide, thereby enhancing the exchange of experiences to face contemporary challenges in performing this great ritual.
The Grand Hajj Symposium is one of the most prominent scientific events sponsored annually by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, starting in 1397 AH (1977 AD) to highlight the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s pivotal role regionally and internationally, as a religious and cultural beacon, blessed by God with the Two Holy Mosques, continuous service to pilgrims, and its role in establishing interfaith dialogue and enhancing understanding among schools of thought on solid scientific bases.
The Grand Hajj Symposium is one of the most prominent scientific events sponsored annually by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, starting in 1397 AH (1977 AD) to highlight the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s pivotal role regionally and internationally, as a religious and cultural beacon, blessed by God with the Two Holy Mosques, continuous service to pilgrims, and its role in establishing interfaith dialogue and enhancing understanding among schools of thought on solid scientific bases.
1397 H
Awareness in Hajj
1398 H
Hajj – Islamic Solidarity
1400 H
Hajj – and Pilgrims
1402 H
Faith – and its Impact on Hajj Behavior
1404 H
Hajj Between the Wisdom of Legislation and Implementation
1406 H
Hajj – Preparing for a New Life
1408 H
Sanctity of Time and Place in Hajj
1410 H
Hajj and the Unity of Muslims and Their Duties Toward Contemporary Groups
1412 H
The Language of the Qur’an in the Reality of the Islamic Nation
Development as a Necessity in the Reality of the Islamic Nation
Islam and Contemporary Challenges
Hajj and Peace
Etiquette of Behavior in Hajj
Hajj – A Journey for Self-Development and Purity of Soul
Return to God – The Path of Success
Jerusalem – Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Conscience of the Islamic World
1414 H
Hajj and Its Impact on the Life of the Islamic Nation
1416 H
Hajj – A Message of Peace
1418 H
Hajj – A Starting Point for Muslim Mutual Recognition
1420 H
How to Enhance Human Communication Among Pilgrims During Hajj Season
1422 H
Etiquette of Hajj
1424 H
Mecca – Capital of Islamic Culture 2
1426 H
Islamic Behavioral Values in Hajj
1428 H
Farewell Hajj: Rituals and Values
Hajj, Peace, Security, and Safety in the Islamic Society
Behavioral and Humanitarian Contents of Farewell Rituals
Hajj – A Starting Point to Achieve a Better Islamic Reality
Hajj – The Reward of Legislation and Foundations Since the Era of King Abdulaziz
Cultural Familiarity Through the Hajj Season
Mecca – Capital of Islamic Culture 1
Mecca – Capital of Islamic Culture 3
Facilitation in Hajj in Light of Sharia Texts and Objectives
Capability in Hajj in Light of Sharia Objectives and Contemporary Reality
1430 H
Safety in Hajj: Cooperate in Righteousness and Piety
1431 H
Awareness in Hajj – Prepare Yourself, for the Best Provision is Piety
1432 H
Hajj – Worship and Civilized Conduct
1433 H
Hajj – Worship and Civilized Conduct
1434 H
Fiqh of Priorities in Hajj – When the Prophet (PBUH) Chose Between Two Matters, He Picked the Easier
1435 H
Exalting the Hajj Rituals
1436 H
Hajj Culture – Sharia Objective and Human Requirement
1437 H
Hajj Between Present and Past
1438 H
Hajj – Platform of Peace from the Sacred Land
1439 H
Honoring Time and Place in Safety and Security
1440 H
Islam – Coexistence and Tolerance
1441 H
Public Health Rules and Their Scientific Applications in Light of Prophetic Guidance and Practices
1442 H
1443 H
Hajj After the Pandemic – Nusuk and Care
1444 H
Fiqh of Facilitation in Hajj
1445 H
Observing Sharia Concessions and Adhering to Hajj Regulations
1446 H
Capability in Hajj and Contemporary Developments